Staff
Academic Faculty
Mr. Mark Morgan
DEAN OF ACADEMICS
Hometown: Collinston, LA
Education: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Northeast Louisiana University; Masters in Military History from American Military University
Military Service: Five years on active duty in the US Army, five years in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Maintenance Officer, Battalion Staff, Company Commander 24 years at Carson Long Military Academy as a teacher/TAC; administrator, and headmaster.
Hobbies: Reading, watching college sports, golf
Quote: “Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness.” George R.R. Martin
Family: Wife Nichol, daughters Brook and Emily
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2018
Mrs. Sherry Arwood
Junior School Teacher
sherry.arwood@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Jackson’s Gap, AL
Education: Associates in Computer Science-Brewer State Junior College, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Computer Science-University of West Alabama, and Masters of Science in Elementary Education-Auburn University
Hobbies: Crafts, swimming and skiing.
Quote: “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.” Denis Waitley
Family: Daughter Brittany, son Justin, and a beagle named Abby Lou.
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2011
Mr. Terry Arwood
Senior Math
Instructor
terry.arwood@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Opelika, AL
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Auburn University
Military Service: US Navy, Petty Officer 2ndClass
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, gardening
Quote: “Ambition is the root from which all growth of nobleness proceeds”
Family: Wife Sherry, 2 children
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2008
Ms. Toni Baker
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
toni.baker@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Jacksons Gap, AL
Education: Central Alabama Community College
Hobbies: Cross Stitch and Music
Quote: “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, they must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller
Family: Daughter Amy, Son BJ, Grandchildren Andrew, Phillip, Michelle, Bryce, Calyn, and Tristan
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2010
Mr. Roland Bell
Science
roland.bell@southernprepacademy.org
(706) 329-2056 Cell
Hometown: Elba, AL
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Troy State University, Certification in Biology Education Auburn University, Masters in Sport and Fitness Management Troy University
Military Service: Alabama Army National Guard UH-1 (Huey) and UH-60 (Blackhawk) Mechanic, Company Physical Fitness NCO.
Hobbies: Hunting and spending time with family
Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed, find out what you did wrong and fix it.”
Family: Wife, Lana and son, Brandon
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2018
Mr. Johnny Cassiano
English
johnny.cassiano@
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: New Site, AL
Education: Jacksonville Bachelor’s in Education, National Louis University Master’s in Education, Argosy University Education
Hobbies: Hiking and cooking
Quote: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”
Mrs. Dorinda Cooper
English Instructor / College & Career Counselor
dorinda.cooper@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology Spring Hill College; Masters in English Indiana State University
Hobbies: Reading, horseback riding, camping
Quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu
Family: Husband Michael, Son Ryan
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2017
Mr. Keith Elliott
Atheltic Director & PE Coach
keith.elliott@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Hanceville, AL
Education: Southern Union, Wallace College
Hobbies: Reading, Golf,and playing with Grandkids
Quote: “There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you” Derek Jeter
Family: Married with three kids and three grandkids
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2020
Mr. George Hall
Math & Spanish Instructor
george.hall@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Auburn, AL
Education: Bachelor of Science inMathematics and Spanish, Secondary Education
Quote: “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McCraven
Family: Married with two children
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2014
Mr. Matthew Kelly
History Instructor
matthew.kelly@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Phenix City, AL Education: Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Public Administration, Currently working on Masters in Business Administration
Military Service: US Air Force, Combat Communications
Hobbies: Sports, Cross fit, Traveling, Reading, Outdoor Activates, Co-Host a Sports Radio show
Quote: “Are you living or just existing?”
Family: Engaged, 2 boys and 2 girls
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2019
1SG Lee A. Kolb
JROTC Army Instructor
lee.kolb@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Damiansville, IL
Education: Associates from Georgia Military Academy
Military: Retired 1SG 23 years and 4 months, US Army Signal Corps
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing
Quote: “Always set a good example, everyone is watching!”
Family: Wife Theresa of 32 years, 3 children and 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2000
Mrs. Nichol Morgan
Media Specialist
Nichol.morgan@southernprepacademy.org
(717) 440-2671 Cell
Hometown: Newport, PA
Education: Harrisburg Area Community College Fire Science, Hazmat Operations, American Public University Associates in General Studies, 20 year Media Specialist at Carson Long Military Academy
Military Service: US Air Force, 193rdSpecial Operations Group, PA Air National Guard Fire/ Rescue/ EMS
Hobbies: Photography, Volunteer Fire Fighter
Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
Family: Husband Mark, daughters Brook and Emily
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2018
Mrs. Caroline Mayer
junior school teacher
caroline.mayer@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Mr. Art Murphy
science and math
art.murphy@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Elkton, MD
Education: Masters in Business Management, Central Michigan University, Masters in Information Systems Management, University of Southern California, Masters in Forensic Psychophysiology, Jacksonville State University, Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Wilmington University.
Military Service: United States Army Military Police Corps and US Army Criminal Investigation Command
Hobbies: Boating, water sports, outdoor activities, spending time with family
Quote: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams
Family: Wife: Indhira Son: Shabir
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2020
Mr. Jake Norotsky
Aviation Studies
jacob.norotsky@southernprepacademy.org
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Altoona, PA
Education: Senior, Auburn University, Instrument Rated Pilot
Military Service: US Army Iraq combat veteran with 14 years as assault helicopter crewmember, mechanic, enlisted flight instructor, flight training program manager, flight operations manager, level 2 combative instructor, crew coordination instructor, aviation safety manager
Hobbies: boating, fishing, flying, going to air shows, traveling,
Quote: I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me Isaiah 6:8
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2017
Mr. John Summerfield Jr.
English
john.summerfield@
(256) 455-4914 Office
Hometown: Live Oak, Florida
Education: Bachelor in English, University of Florida, Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing Goddard College
Military Service: United States Air Force, Security Forces 10 years
Quote: “True humility is not thinking less of yourself: it is thinking of yourself less” C.S. Lewis
Family: Married Dr. Giovanna M Summerfield, 3 children
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2019
Ms. Pam Webber
Technology Director, Computing and Finance
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, a Certified Financial Planner from the College For Financial Planning.
Hobbies: Technical reading, Piano, Puzzle games
Quote: “If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse”.
Family: Three children, 2 Boys and 1 Girl. The boys, William and James are currently enrolled students at Southern Prep.
Started Southern Prep Academy: 2017
